JRC Makerspace

Via E. Fermi, 1219, 21027 Ispra VA, Italie

Makerspace Fab Lab Residency

Space size 100 m²

Opened in May 2019

Structure type Public

Explored in May 2019

The JRC makerspace, the first of its kind in an EU institution, is located at our site in Ispra, Italy. It is organised in different areas and is equipped with a set of tools and fabrication equipment that allow individuals to transform their ideas into reality. We can host 35 people at a time, accommodating a variety of activities from hands-on workshops and co-creation exercises, to seminars.

Contact

JRC-MAKERSPACE@ec.europa.eu
Member of VULCA

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MAKER RESIDENCY 2024 - JRC MAKERSPACE

🇮🇹 MAKER RESIDENCY 2024 - JRC MAKERSPACE 🇮🇹

JRC Makerspace offer you a space, machines and grants to help you scalling up your project !

The thirds edition of the JRC Makers-in-Residence Programme is looking for creative EU-based makers to develop a project, prototype, artwork or exhibition in the following 4 EU Missions:

  • arctic
  • biodiversity
  • bioeconomy
  • public spaces

Makers are selected to develop a tangible outcome (e.g., workshop, prototype, artwork, exhibition), original and re-usable to respond to the challenges in one of the topics mentionned above.

👩🏻‍🔧 TYPE OF ACTIVITIES : Create and document a project, prototype, artwork or exhibition
⏳ PERIOD : maximum 10-days on-site. Preparatory work will be required to be carried out beforehand, remotely.
🗓️ DATES : First quarter of 2024 (dates are flexible)
🚂 TRANSPORT : Costs covered for travelling to Ispra (e.g. round-trip in economy class)
🏡 ACCOMMODATION : Fix accommodation allowance provided to cover the costs. (free)
🥗 FOOD : Covered by the allowance; participants can use the JRC canteen
💰 EXTRA FINANCIAL SUPPORT : Financial support is provided for the duration of the programme.
👥 HOW MANY PLACES : up to 2
⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINE : 30 September 2023

Start your Journey

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- Object: MAKER RESIDENCY 2024 - JRC MAKERSPACE
- Message : Short presentation of yourself + when you’re available for a video call)

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Learn more about our space, members, machines & services!

The JRC Makerspace, the first of its kind in an EU institution, is a physical space located at the Joint Research Centre’s Ispra site designed to promote active participation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among different actors. In particular, the JRC makerspace aims to:

  • Be an incubator for multiple collaborations between Commission services (including JRC) and new transdisciplinary projects,
  • Involve different communities, or possibly
  • setting for a reflexive re-examination of existing projects under diverse and emerging methodologies and theoretical frameworks.

They can host up to 35 people at a time, accommodating a variety of activities from hands-on workshops and co-creation exercises, to seminars.

Most of their user come from EU institution. especially the JRC department in Ispra. However, every year, the JRC Makersapce launch a “makers-in-residence programme”. It’s an immersive programme to promote collaborations with JRC scientific staff and enhance community building.

The programme is for EU-based innovative thinkers and tinkerers. For makers to further their practice and collaborate with JRC researches. For makers open to undertake an experimental journey of exploration of the world of JRC science and local community.

The JRC makers-in-residence programme aims to reinforce spaces of dialogue and co-creation by

  • developing original thematic projects (multi-disciplinary; combining art, science and technology),
  • attracting innovative ideas,
  • promoting partnerships,
  • publishing findings of dialogues and collaboration work.

JRC makers-in-residence programme provides

  • a unique space at the crossroad between science and policy,
  • space for exchange of ideas between makers, researchers and locals,
  • resources (e.g. JRC makerspace, grants),
  • an opportunity to engage in crosscutting projects.

Find out more : https://cop-demos.jrc.ec.europa.eu/jrc-collab-and-makerspace/jrc-makers-in-residence

This makerspace, equipment and staff is fully supported by EU funding. The JRC makerspace, is the first Makerspace in an EU institution, and located in Ispra (Italy) which is one of the location of the EU Joint Research Center.

The JRC Makerspace, the first of its kind in an EU institution, is a physical space located at the Joint Research Centre’s Ispra site designed to promote active participation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among different actors. In particular, the JRC makerspace aims to:

  • Be an incubator for multiple collaborations between Commission services (including JRC) and new transdisciplinary projects,
  • Involve different communities, or possibly
  • setting for a reflexive re-examination of existing projects under diverse and emerging methodologies and theoretical frameworks.

They can host up to 35 people at a time, accommodating a variety of activities from hands-on workshops and co-creation exercises, to seminars.

Most of their user come from EU institution. especially the JRC department in Ispra. However, every year, the JRC Makersapce launch a “makers-in-residence programme”. It’s an immersive programme to promote collaborations with JRC scientific staff and enhance community building.

The programme is for EU-based innovative thinkers and tinkerers. For makers to further their practice and collaborate with JRC researches. For makers open to undertake an experimental journey of exploration of the world of JRC science and local community.

The JRC makers-in-residence programme aims to reinforce spaces of dialogue and co-creation by

  • developing original thematic projects (multi-disciplinary; combining art, science and technology),
  • attracting innovative ideas,
  • promoting partnerships,
  • publishing findings of dialogues and collaboration work.

JRC makers-in-residence programme provides

  • a unique space at the crossroad between science and policy,
  • space for exchange of ideas between makers, researchers and locals,
  • resources (e.g. JRC makerspace, grants),
  • an opportunity to engage in crosscutting projects.

Find out more : https://cop-demos.jrc.ec.europa.eu/jrc-collab-and-makerspace/jrc-makers-in-residence

This makerspace, equipment and staff is fully supported by EU funding. The JRC makerspace, is the first Makerspace in an EU institution, and located in Ispra (Italy) which is one of the location of the EU Joint Research Center.

Technologies & processes available

3D printing Laser cutting Vinyl cutting 3D scanning Textile machines

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